Lead Sous Chef: Mentor in High‑Volume Kitchen

Uchi Restaurants, LLC; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical / health insurance

Employee assistance program

401(k) matched

Dining discounts

Family medical premium contributions

Maternity & paternity leave

Paid vacation

Job summary

Hai Hospitality, the group behind Uchi, Uchiko and Uchiba, is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to lead a high‑volume scratch kitchen. You will mentor a culinary team, uphold top standards, and support all kitchen stations in a fast‑paced environment.

The role emphasizes hands‑on cooking, ordering, scheduling and inventory control, with opportunities for growth within the group. Training locations include multiple U.S. cities.

Qualifications

• Effective communication with guests and employees
• Identify safety issues and comply with safety guidelines
• Lift and carry trays, dishes, equipment and goods up to 50lb; stock inventory and restock duties
• Stand and walk for extended periods, bend, stoop and reach as necessary
• Work in a fast‑paced, high‑pressure environment across a range of temperatures
• Move quickly and efficiently to respond to customer needs
• Work closely with coworkers in a crowded kitchen or serving area
• Tolerate exposure to potential allergens and food odors
• Maintain professional and hygienic appearance, proper uniform and personal grooming
• Follow directives and communicate effectively with leadership and coworkers
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions

Responsibilities

• Motivate, mentor and develop a culinary team of cooks and chefs
• Manage overall culinary standards in a high‑volume kitchen
• Assist and float through all kitchen stations
• Prepare and cook excellent food in a modern kitchen
• Handle ordering, scheduling, inventory and other administrative duties

Skills

Team leadership

Mentoring culinary staff

High-volume kitchen management

Collaboration

Job description

Hai Hospitality, the group behind Uchi, Uchiko and Uchiba, is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to lead a high‑volume scratch kitchen. You will mentor a culinary team, uphold top standards, and support all kitchen stations in a fast‑paced environment.

The role emphasizes hands‑on cooking, ordering, scheduling and inventory control, with opportunities for growth within the group. Training locations include multiple U.S. cities.